Hey Guys, it's me again (for about the 20th time) Anyways, I'm running out of ideas for this story, so if you have any, PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW AND LIST THEM! Thanx to all of you who did review, I really appreciate it, and your input on my little plot theory! To name some of you - Kirsten, tta, pheonix6545, Eleana23, Peppermint, EvenStarPrincess, chooch, Lethal, Harryett, Lillians, Bella Black, sons, schem, smileygirl03, the infallible teller, among others! Sorry, the only reason I stopped there was because I'm getting tired of cutting and pasting. Anyways, ladida, thanx again. Hope you enjoy this chapter (Sorry if it doesn't make much sense!) Chelsea_________________________________________________________________

'Thank-god, another Tuesday' Lily thought to herself. Over the past couple of days the Marauders had incessantly showered her with gifts and apologies. She wanted to forgive them, but just remembering how un-fair they were to Lucius made her blood boil. Why didn't they just give him a chance? The only reason they didn't like him was because he was in Slytherin.

Lily looked out the window, the day was cloudy, and dark. A stiff wind blew threw the open window, making Lily shiver. She changed into sports pants and a tank top, laced up her shoes, and prepared to go jogging before meeting Firenze. Looking back, she realized how much she had changed after just one week. Last Tuesday she was blonde and ditzy, and had been jogging down the stairs when she completely ran into the Marauders. 'I was totally pissed', she remembered, with a laugh. 'Oh well, I guess not everything has changed,' she thought quietly (can you think quietly?) casting a sad look into her eyes as she looked downward.

Outside she shortened her jog, and went ahead to the predestined meeting place for her workout, the glade. Firenze appeared, pretending to be wounded 'cause she hadn't come to see him all week. She didn't buy it.

"Oh stop it, I wouldn't buy that look for a single knut." They both laughed. Firenze stopped and became serious for a moment, noticing how her smile didn't quite reach her eyes.

"Lily, what's wrong?" She stayed quiet for a moment, gathering her thoughts. She could tell him anything, and they both knew it. Her eyes filled with tears.

"I just d-don't know wha-wh-what to do!" She broke down.

"Shhh, it's ok, just tell me what happened, starting with why, and believe me I love it, but why you changed your hair and eyes?" Firenze took her in his arms and sat her down, comforting her.

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Meanwhile, Malfoy and Snape hovered quietly in the trees above the two, listening intently to their conversations.

"The Dark Lord wants HER?' Snape stared at his friend. "Weak, moral, and pitiful little Lily Evans?" he asked in disbelief. Malfoy chuckled quietly.

"Our other source at Hogwarts tried to kill her earlier this year, but apparently failed. I'm guessing they got some useful information out about her, because the Dark Lord is very interested in getting her. Says she will be useful. But anyway-" he interrupted before Snape could object any further, "he does want her, and I'm supposed to get her over to our side. That's why I need you, my dear friend." Snape looked at him questioningly. "Here's my plan."

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Firenze looked thoughtfully at Lily, who had just finished telling him of the events of the past week. She watched him carefully, waiting patiently for the advice he was going to dispel. He looked into her stubborn face and saw how very much she wanted to be friends with the Marauders.

"Go, make peace. I'm canceling today." He said rather gruffly. She looked at him in surprise, but didn't move. "Go, I'm not gonna tell you again! Next week I want you back here smiling, telling me about how great your friends are. GO!" She paused, but then laughed, her voice tinkling like bells, hugged him, and ran off, shouting 'thanks' over her shoulder. She needed to find 3, very missed, boys.

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"JAMES, WAIT UP, HEY DON'T WALK AWAY WAIT UP!" James couldn't hear Lily through the crowd of bustling students. "JAMES POTTER, STOP RIGHT THIS INSTANT, HEY JAMES, I'M TALKING TO YOU! JAMES!!!"

"JAMES, JAMES WAIT UP WAIT UP!" a high, false, girly-falsetto greeted Lily from behind. She turned around.

"SIRIUS!!! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! IN FACT, EVERYWHERE FOR YOU!" He looked at her with a slight scared expression on his face. Was she still mad? What did he do this time? "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? I'VE BEEN GOING OUT OF MY MIND LOOKING FOR YOU PEOPLE!" she jumped on his back, hugging him fiercely. By now, all the marauders were gathered around the duo, attracted by Lily's shouts, and rather amused by her displays of affection. Sirius's eyes twinkled and he twirled her around. Her yells of happiness quickly turned scolding. "AHHHHH, SIRIUS BLACK, PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She was grinning though, and held on to his neck, holding even tighter, causing the two of them to fall into James and Remus.

Lily was giggling madly. As they rolled on the floor, it was Remus that started tickling her first. Lily retaliated by grabbing fabric, hoping that she was pulling on his slacks, trying to pants him, but accidentally pulled on Sirius's pants instead, revealing dog bones that danced with doghouses. Sirius, immensely embarrassed, pushed Lily into James, who blushed red, who made Remus and Sirius start singing 'jeremaih was a bullfrog' with a simple charm. The four laughed hysterically. After calming down a good half an hour later, Lily commented.

"Uh guys, you do realize we're in the middle of the hallway." They all burst into laughter again. They stayed there, looking at the stone ceiling, simply being happy.

"So I take it we're forgiven then?" Remus asked the million-dollar question.

"Of course, you didn't honestly think I could stay angry for that long did you?"

"Nope, we thought longer!" Sirius quipped. She punched him lightly, smiling gracefully. He stood up, and offered her his arm.

"May I accompany the little lady to her next class?"

"Of course my good sir, assuming that Mr. Lupin, and Potter, will also be joining us?"

"Well, of course!" James retorted taking Lily's other arm, "it would be un-gentlemanly of us to let two young women wander around all on their own!" Lily laughed as Sirius glared at James. "Of course, if the little lady wants to ditch everyone for a fine, devilishly handsome young man, than I would certainly have no objections." James pulled her close to him, wrapping his arms around her. He was surprised when she moved easily into his arms, and tilted her face towards his. She whispered in his ear in a low, sultry voice. His mind started reeling.

"Of course I wouldn't mind. Except for the fact that a fine, devilishly handsome man isn't actually present." She slapped his wrist sharply, and removed herself from his arms. In a normal voice she added, "I'm ready Sirius, where is our Limo?"

************************** 'Damn she's hot' James muttered to himself, as she walked off on Sirius's and Remus's arms. Her perfectly formed body swayed slightly as she walked, causing James to stare quite illegally. She wasn't like other girls, she didn't chase him. In fact she was perfect, and somehow managed to ignore every advance he made. She was a firecracker and he needed her, he wanted her, and by god, he would have her.

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